Humphrey's by the Bay Announces 2016 Concert Schedule

Humphrey's by the Bay has announced its full 2016 concert schedule

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Bob Dylan heads up two sold-out shows at Humphrey's by the Bay in 2016.

Heads up, music fans: Humphrey's by the Bay has announced its full 2016 schedule. What always seems to start out with a trickle (previously announced shows at the venue include Tori Kelly, Neko Case and Leon Bridges) has become a full-on flood, with a plethora of recently announced shows spanning April through October.

Some the shows we've come to expect from Humphrey's are back, like Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band, Lyle Lovett, Herman's Hermits, Boston and the Steve Miller Band -- all of whom seem to make the trip to revisit the scenic outdoor San Diego institution year after year. As they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it, amirite?

For those longing for some fresh blood, Humphrey's by the Bay has stepped up to the plate in '16, with some exciting shows on the horizon that'll satisfy an eclectic demographic of music lovers.

First and foremost, they snagged two dates with Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan. Of course, both of them (June 13 and 14) are completely sold out, as you'd expect them to be. With no sign that the nasally voiced folk prophet is slowing down (his 37th studio album, "Fallen Angels," drops later this year), the ticket demand for his shows nearly always outweighs the supply. Hope you folks were on the ball, or you'll be relegated to finding that ish on Stubhub.

Humphrey's also jumped on the most promising name in real country music by booking Chris Stapleton on May 1. Bad news: That show's sold out as well. But major props to those who snagged tickets early. Simply put: Stapleton's leading the charge of artists that are looking to re-vamp the tired (and increasingly dumbed down) country music genre with geniunely heartfelt and soulful tunes. Anyone who saw him completely annihilate the stage during his recent late-night "Fallon" TV performance couldn't help but look over the person next to them and mouth the words, "What the f--- was that!?!" And then they got online and bought his record. It'll be one of the shows of the year in San Diego, hands down.

Jumping from country music to rock, we get the Cult on May 20 -- complete with Ian Astbury's wicked bellow and Billy Duffy's oversized, gothic-themed riffs -- and the envy of beardos everywhere, ZZ Top plays the venue on Oct. 4. The Southern-rock sultans are always a wonder to behold when they bring their choreographed stage moves and barroom brawl blues-rock through town. Even the most hardened rock & roll opponents have a good time at these guys' gigs.

With so many shows on the way, it's definitely worth your time to check out the full lineup below, and head over to humphreysconcerts.com for tickets and more information.